Race Time and Place

The Yellowstone Rendezvous Race begins at 8:45 AM at the Povah Center near the Rendezvous Ski Trailhead. All skiers will start between 8:45 AM and 9:30 AM, with start time determined by waves (assigned after registration closes).

Distance and Course Information

The 25-kilometer course starts on the old Union Pacific railroad bed on the south side of West Yellowstone. West's own Mountain Men fire a black powder cannon to start the event and the racers are off! The course begins with a one kilometer sprint to a short uphill where the racers enter the trees. The course then winds through the woods and over hills climbing from 6666 feet to 6900 feet. The climb is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the alpine terrain followed by a series of sweeping downhill runs interrupted by moderate uphill climbs. At the 21 kilometer mark, it's all down hill. 50 kilometer racers must complete the loop twice. See the course map and race profile for more information.

Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up

All entrants will need to pick up their Race Packets along with last minute race information, wave seeding information, souvenirs and promotional materials on Friday, March 7, 2025 (location and time TBD). This is the LAST CHANCE to change K's! - NO NEW REGISTRATIONS!

Please remember these things:

• Photo ID will be required to pick up packets
• There will be a $5 fee to change K's and additional registration fee to change from 10km to 25km or 50km
• Photo ID will be required to change K's

$20 Late Pickup FEE For entrants arriving in West Yellowstone after 8:30 PM on Friday, March 1, 2024 there will be late packet pickup on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 7:30 to 8:15 AM at the Povah Center. This will be packet pickup only! No Registration or change of K's on Saturday!

You may have someone pick up your packet and timing chip for you on Friday evening. If you are doing this, please email race_secretary@skirunbikemt.com the information of who will be picking up your packet (and your season pass information if necessary).

Trail Passes Required

A trail pass is required for this race

Regular season and day passes for December 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 are available from the US Forest Service. These passes can be purchased from the US Forest Service at the Hebgen Lake Ranger Station (330 Gallatin Road), Freeheel & Wheel (33 Yellowstone Ave), or Rendezvous Trailhead. ​

Wax Recommendations

Refund and Cancellation Policy

There will be No Refunds on registration for any reason, including race cancellation. If the event is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, registration will be rolled over to the next year's race.

Insurance

The race organizers and sponsors cannot be responsible for accidents during or in conjunction with the competition nor the physical condition of the participants. Therefore, each participant enters at his or her own risk and all participants are responsible for the provision of their own insurance coverage. Each entrant must sign the "Waiver and Release of Liability" on the official entry form before being permitted to participate.

Age Groups

Awards Ceremony